The Sele School
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 35.7 is significantly below the national average. Progress 8 and pupil context may still indicate positive value-added.
- Attainment 8:
- 35.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 37%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.26
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.56, 0.04]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 73 | 35.7 | — | 37.0% | 20.5% | 2.9 |
| 2023/2024 | 95 | 41.3 | -0.26 | 48.4% | 13.7% | 3.5 |
| 2022/2023 | 75 | 40.6 | -0.45 | 53.0% | 17.0% | 3.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 70 | 37.6 | -0.74 | 46.0% | 39.0% | 2.9 |
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School information
| URN | 138484 |
| Local authority | Hertfordshire |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Christopher Quach |
| Trust | THE SELE SCHOOL |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | SG14 2DG |
| Latest pupils | 73 |
| FSM eligible | 31.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Welwyn Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 2DG
http://www.sele.herts.sch.ukView local authority page1992581455| DfE number | 4117 |
| UKPRN | 10038105 |
| Opened | 1 Aug 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 10 Jun 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 7 May 2025 |
| Publication date | 10 Jun 2025 |